Media Cause

JANUARY 26, 2024

Everyone started posting “photo dumps,” something I credit YouTuber and Relatable Girly Emma Chamberlain as popularizing. A Boston University student told Input that photo dumps are a “personal scrapbook,” saying, “posting what I want takes stress and pressure out of posting on social media.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

My kids have posed for photos in t-shirts , emptied their piggy banks , helped me make fundraising videos , contributed clothing or other items to drives at school, and have attended lots of fund raising events. What a great way to teach your children to become more thoughtful and responsible about the world we live in.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

Use a photo that reflects the heart of your organization’s work. If your organization works with children, you can recruit children to draw pictures for your cards. Framed photo: Take photos of your volunteers in action with a goal of getting a frame-worthy shot. You can get crafty and paint a wooden frame.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Here’s some statistics about what happens when a girl who makes it through both high quality primary and secondary education is… …less likely to experience violence or marry and have children whilst she is still a child. …more likely to be literate, healthy and survive into adulthood, as are her children.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

All kits include an adoption certificate, photo, and species information card. Jude’s Children’s Hospital: Get into the holiday spirit with ornaments, decorations and other gifts that inspire hope and help fight childhood cancer. 100% of profits after related expenses benefit the children at St. View Gifts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

SOS Children’s Villages International uses cloud technology to help fundraise for children in need. Photo courtesy of SOS Children’s Villages International. How To Use Microsoft Technology To Supercharge Your Fundraising guest post by Justin Spelhaug, General Manager, Microsoft Philanthropies.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Narrow down your content to feature one “hero shot” or photo that captures what your nonprofit is about. This photo should evoke feelings of hope and generosity to inspire potential donors to complete their gift. . Displaying too many images on your donation page is distracting and creates a cluttered look.

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JUNE 22, 2021

On the flip side, keeping an eye on where users leave your website may reveal some opportunities for improving those pages to provide more internal links and keep users on your site for longer. Examples: Do our donors respond better to an inter-generational photo or one with only children? A/B Testing.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2021

For example: Do they share a passion for a specific cause, religious affiliation, or prefer local vs. international causes? Your list could include: age range, income range, religious affiliation, making donations to other charities, having school-age children, etc. . What attributes do those people have? Write those down too.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2012

How One NGO Serves 70,000 Children. Speaking of impact, London, England-based Childreach International works in partnership with local communities in the developing world to help improve children’s access to healthcare, education, child rights, and protection. All of them happen to use Microsoft Office to good advantage.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2014

TechSoup has been running international video and photo competitions for some years now. It is a moving one and a half minute video about the struggle of untouchable caste Dalit children in India to grow up and be as successful as more advantaged children. Please visit the site to view this video).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Almost twenty years ago, he took trip back to that rural village and my sister-in-law, who is from the Philippines snapped this photo. She and her family live in the US now and like many American Filipinos they are rushing to send aid to their homeland. Donate to Help Victims in Philippines. Small actions can make a difference.”

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Tech Soup

MAY 10, 2016

PicsArt is a free photo editing app that gives anyone the tools to be creative. Overlaying Messages on Personal Photos. The organization took its stickers, made them digital, and had people "add" them over photos that show how they live a great story. Visualizing the Hashtag.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2012

As of March 30, your organization’s Facebook page will be transitioned to the new timeline format, featuring a engaging cover photo (if you do it right) like Surfrider Foundation (see above). The new Facebook template invites brands like yours to place a large “cover photo” at the top of the page, up to a size of 851 x 315 pixels.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

This blog originally appeared on the Huffington Post In December 1981 soldiers of the Salvadoran Army’s Atlacatl Battalion entered the village of El Mozote, where they murdered hundreds of men, women and children. Photo credits: Rom Srinivasan and Patrick Ball. Dave suggested we rename our idea Martus, the Greek word for “witness.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Flickr Photo by Pierre-Alain Dorange. The conference brings together professionals who working on early learning research, practice, and policy to promote improvement and expansion of services for children ages 0 to 5 in the state. The results are greater than an individual or organization could accomplish alone.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 7, 2011

They have all kinds: cards that go in your printer, cards you can paint on with watercolors, photo frame cards, and "green" cards made of hemp, bamboo and recycled fiber. Photo from Secret Agent L 5. Check out the photos and stories on her blog from various "missions" for inspiration. Make your own cards! Any recommendations?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 8, 2012

Finally, once you have either logged in to your Gmail Account or created a new one and selected the “You+” link, do not be tempted to convert your new personal Google+ Profile into brand (for example, first name “Amnesty” and last name “International”) to avoid being on Google+ personally. Powerful stats.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

By far, the biggest set of stories are the ones from organizations that serve youth and children. Support for Autistic Children in the U.S. Because computers in classrooms are so important for disabled children, they make optimum use of the accessibility features in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

Flickr Photo by Justin Benttinen. That just made me want to run screaming back to my silo where I can get work down efficiently on my own with my computer and an intern or two. The GEO community is united by a common drive to challenge the norm in pursuit of better results. But where there is risk, there is great reward.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 4, 2007

Last week, I received an inquiry from Mary Maher, editor of Hand to Hand, a magazine put out by the Association of Children's Museums , about Museum 2.0. Why, Mary asked, were there no posts about children's museums on this site? Why aren't children's museums represented on Museum 2.0? stuff naturally.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Finally, once you have either logged in to your Gmail Account or created a new one and selected the “You+” link, do not be tempted to convert your new personal Google+ Profile into brand (for example, first name “Amnesty” and last name “International”) to avoid being on Google+ personally. Powerful stats.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2015

Magic is part of the Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses , a Florida charity that visits more than 35,000 adults and children each year with its team of tiny horses. The organization visits hospitals, hospice programs, and children who have experienced traumatic events. Tell a Story. Ask for Comments or Have a Call to Action.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Camp Kesem empowers college students across the United States to create a free, life-changing one-week summer camp experience for children affected by a parent’s cancer. Over 1,300 #bigkidsgive photos were shared on social media, including celebrity posts from NBA star Blake Griffin and B.J. in 2012 to $142.05

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Photos, especially those of young children. It was an international effort. Project organizers analyzed the results from the 2015 and 2016 contests to find what helped them succeed and get more votes in 2017. Elements of effective storytelling in #MyGivingStory entries included: A polished, thoughtful and complete narrative.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 10, 2011

Flickr Photo by Gary Hayes. For the Packard Foundation OE Program, the first step to share their internal thinking and resources with their NGO, capacity building, and funding partners. There has been an interesting discussion on the wiki and blogs about strategy for public learning.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2012

By far, the biggest set of stories are the ones from organizations that serve youth and children. Support for Autistic Children in the U.S. Because computers in classrooms are so important for disabled children, they make optimum use of the accessibility features in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

Flickr Photo by Helokee. So the CEO of a medical clinic trades ideas about technology with the head of a children’s advocacy organization, and the environmental leader gets to know the inner-city organizer. We have joked internally that Durfee’s tagline should be: Funding Failure Since 1960.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2014

Forty-two percent of Pottsboro’s school children are eligible for the National School Lunch Program. Both children and older patrons avidly use the library’s public access computers with current Microsoft applications. The library has a scanner so the elders can bring in old family photos and digitize them.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 12, 2016

On the international front, Catholic Relief Services has strong imagery and a simple message, “Help children and families around the world.” Now that you’ve seen how national and international organizations use graphics and messaging to build a strong page, how can we apply that locally? Optimize Your Content for Your Location.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

For March 8, International Women’s Day, ask your supporters about the women in their lives that inspire them. It’s also a time for gifts and new clothes, making this a great chance to raise funds or donations of new clothing, especially for children. Have an intern who’s a lit major? #snapcracklepop Click To Tweet.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2014

"In this short film, Hope House honored us by allowing our cameras into a maximum security prison to document their camp program reconnecting children with their incarcerated fathers. "Operation Eyesight Universal is a Canada-based international development organization that works to prevent blindness in the developing world.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Photo by Global Fund for Children. In our opinion, purchasing the DSLR body and lens kit is a great investment, especially if you’ll be taking photos or shooting video throughout the year. As with any in-house project, you can save on outsourcing, but your internal time commitment does go up.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2014

She works with nonprofits throughout North America — including BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, Union Gospel Mission, Share Family and Community Services, and Cancer Care Connection — and is an internationally recognized speaker. Her work reaches a community of more than 5,000 nonprofit professionals each month.

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MARCH 31, 2021

Blog posts or photos from volunteers and other “boots on the ground” staff who want to share their experiences Video with your religious leader or a board member explaining your organization’s impact. Social media offers the opportunity to post different kinds of content like photos and videos.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Flickr Photo by Vox Photo. Strengthened social media ties and internal relationships with policy partners, including eight full cross posts and several tweets and retweets from those partners. They recently held a blog carnival and are sharing some reflections. What Needs More Work & Strategic Thought.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

But with so many charities and libraries working with children, the weird new security threat in 2016 will be smart toys. Children love it. The intruder was able to get names, addresses, genders, birth dates, and even photos of children — more than six million children. This is an international trend.

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